DRAFT - College Prospect Thread

I think the combine is underway, and we are seeing mocks from all over the place now, from CNNSI Don Banks, to Mel Kiper, and everywhere else.

Who here is into these things, scouting and mock drafting?
It's GIGANTIC around the country on other specific national forums.

One thing I know I want to come away with in this draft is a stud return guy, punt & kick. That's the area that we have the most room to improve.

The second thing I want to see is us find a future O-tackle to take over after Clifton is done.... if Bulaga moves to LT, then we need a RT. If we draft a natural LT, then perfect.

We also need to find one more WR because James Jones contract is up and he might not be back, and Driver finally started to show his age this year or that his luck is running out because he has started to suffer some injuries lately.

Most Important Areas we need to upgrade
-Return specialist (either a WR or RB)
-Future OT
-Future CB
-OLB opposite Matthews if the guy is a big upgrade from Erik Walden, Frank Zombo, and Brad Jones
-Another WR to groom if he's not taken as a return specialist first

I definitely agree with your list of needs for our team to go for the repeat next year. It always bugged me having TWilliams back returning punts. The guy is a stud cornerback, and I don't want him risking getting injured trying to make special teams plays. A great return guy means a lot, look at how big of a game changer Hester is. I wouldn't mind taking a pick on a guy in the later rounds of the draft that can return for us for the next decade. Anybody know any good return guys that will be in the draft?

You never can have enough linebackers in the 3-4, an olb would be a nice addition.

James Jones makes my head hurt. If he could consistently catch the ball, he'd be able to step up into a true #2 receiver. I wouldn't mind adding someone to the receiver core though, it was scary in the Super Bowl when we had Swain out there :XD:.

Here are some WRs we can get in the 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th round who can start their career returning kicks and punts and not be needed much at WR. The thing is, Ted will only take guys with good character, which is good. I have no idea what level of thug any of these guys are, but surely some of them are and won't pass that test.

1.Jerrell JerniganTroy5'91852nd-3rdGamebreaker with great speed and separation ability
2.Torrey SmithMaryland6'01903rd-5thAbove average speed; gets deep; improving route runner3.Derrick LockeKentucky5'91824th-6thExplosive back with durability issues; playmaker, returner4.Ronald JohnsonUSC6'01856th-UndraftedUnderachieved, has talent, but hasn't put it all together
5.Titus YoungBoise State5'111702nd-3rdDeep threat and the Bronco's number one option.
6.Jacquizz RogersOregon State5'91804th-6thPlaymaker, probable returner, doesn't have size to be #1
7.Justin RodgersRichmond5'101813rd-5thGreat speed, he will at the very least get a shot at returner
8.Randall CobbKentucky6;01902nd-3rdPlaymaker, a combination of Percy Harvin and Brad Smith
9.DaNorris SearcyNorth Carolina6'02106th-Undrafted10.Kendall HunterOklahoma State5'81755th-7thWorks between tackles well, tough runner, size hurts
11.Niles PaulNebraska6'12206th-UndraftedQuick off the line and plays physical; has deep speed
12.Noel DevineWest Virginia5'81755th-UndraftedSize hurts a lot, but his explosiveness is hard to pass on
13.Rashad CarmichaelVirginia Tech5'101822nd-3rdPlays well in big games and big situations against good WR
14.Joe LefegedRutgers6'01905th-7thSurprisingly athlete, solid range, struggles man to man
15.Quinton CarterOklahoma6'02104th-6th16.Dwayne HarrisEast Carolina6'02054th-6thDoesn't always "show up", but has the speed to be a threat
17.Jeremy KerleyTCU5'91883rd-5thQuick receiver, explosive, good concentration, slot guy
18.Edmond GatesAbilene Christian5'111905th-7thHas become a complete receivers, workouts will be huge
19.Aldrick RobinsonSMU5'101786th-Undrafted20.Jock SandersWest Virginia5'61706th-Undrafted

I would love to see Niles Paul come to the Packers. Although, I must admit that I'm biased (I'm a Nebraska fan). He's got good speed and he's a good kick returner. He has a lot of talent, but didn't really get to use it at Nebraska where it's run, run, run, and then run some more. With some training, he could probably become a really good WR too. Anyone else watch some Nebraska football and see something different? Feel free to burst my bubble.

I would love to see Niles Paul come to the Packers. Although, I must admit that I'm biased (I'm a Nebraska fan). He's got good speed and he's a good kick returner. He has a lot of talent, but didn't really get to use it at Nebraska where it's run, run, run, and then run some more. With some training, he could probably become a really good WR too. Anyone else watch some Nebraska football and see something different? Feel free to burst my bubble.

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That's actually what I want. I want a WR who's not so ready immediately like Jennings and Jones were as rookies.
Greg Jennings was a great returner at Western or Central Michigan, but he became too important as WR right away. (Just like Tramon should be!!!).

I want a WR who takes 2 or 3 years to be ready to start, but in the meantime, gives us a Josh Cribbs or Devin Hester for once.

Hester still sucks as a WR after trying for 4 years to make him into one, but he's still a damn game-changer as a PR. Let's get a guy like that.

I gotta study up on Niles Paul. What a strange name. Niles.
Paul. Which is the first name? Paul Niles?
Here's some highlights of Mister Niles. [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmFt10el-m4&feature=related"]YouTube - Niles Paul Highlights[/ame] [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTNL2wWlKBk&feature=fvwrel"]YouTube - Paul Pushed By High Standards, Ahman Green[/ame] AHMAN GREEN is his UNCLE???

He seems like a pretty good guy! Not a stupid criminal thug like too many are, or a diva like a lot of WRs are. That's something that TT does a great job of... Jennings, Jordy, Jones are all good people. This guy seems like he'd fit in.
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CoXWJgKGCko&feature=related"]YouTube - Niles Paul Interview[/ame]

I have wanted TT to draft a pure returner (not our best CB) for years now but have finally given up that happening. Its really the only thing about TT and the draft I bag my head about. When woodson would return I would cover my eyes in fear of an injury (even though they dont get hurt that much surprisingly)

Thanks to CSchw for LIKING this, which I saw on my profile, allowed me to click this and get here. Now I can reply and see where it is.

Ted drafted a WR who was a great returner 4 years ago in Cory Rodgers from TCU, and I live here in the DWF area and I loved that guy, he was an ELECTRIC RETURN stud.... but somehow, our special teams coach Dick Stock changed the way he wanted Rodgers to field the punt, and he all of a sudden totally forgot how to catch the ball.... and he got cut. That sucked. Should have kept him on practice squad. Or, should have cut coach Stock and let the kid catch the ball how it had worked for his whole life til that point.